FAT COW first opened its doors in October 2011. The word “FAT” in FAT COW stands for luxury and indulgence, and is also a play on the word “Fatt” which in Mandarin dialect means prosperity. Spanning slightly over 3,500 sq ft, the restaurant’s design takes a contemporary approach to the Japanese “Wabi-Sabi” concept - the art of finding beauty in things modest, simple and humble.

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On par in magnificence with the “21-Days Dry-aged Nagasaki Premium Donburi” ($138) but of a different kind as this beef flavour is more straightforward, is the “A4 Miyazaki Premium Donburi” ($128). As you can imagine, this flawlessly grilled fat-laced beef has the ability to melt in the mouth, triggering X-rated sounds of pleasure.
The rice bowl also contains cubes of Pan-fried Foie Gras (so smoky, creamy and tender!), as well as briny pops of Ikura (salmon roe) and Caviar. All of the above are arranged, together with an Onsen Egg, on a generous portion of deliciously-seasoned Japanese rice.
Served alongside are a bowl of Miso Soup and a Chawanmushi that practically explodes with prawn, chicken and mushroom.

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Should you be gunning for a crazy jaw-dropper of a Japanese Wagyu meal, Fat Cow‘s expanded menu should be your first stop to shop. Trust this popular local brand to push the envelope when planning how else to improve on their already tempting options.
Gourmands and aged beef aficionados, you must try the “21-Days Dry-aged A5 Nagasaki Wagyu Premium Donburi” ($138) - it will have you quivering in ecstasy. Those thick slices of grilled beef have a decidedly complex and funkier flavour, coupled with a smoothness due to the breakdown of its fibre over time. Hand on my heart, I was swooning as I slowly ate each piece, wishing to have its taste burned into my memory forever.

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It is perfectly possible to have very tasty meals during this period where we must all do our part to #StayHome. Nearly every restaurant is offering takeaway/delivery at the moment, including those that were notoriously hard to get a reservation at. So choices are aplenty.

A few days ago, while I was debating where to order Wednesday’s lunch from, my ex-JC mate Brian messaged to say he wanted to treat me and my fam to a meal. From @fatcowsg no less.

Awarded “Restaurant Of The Year” by @chopesg in 2018 and 2019, Fat Cow is particularly well-known for their Japanese Wagyu beef and rice bowls. I have always had a soft spot for the “Fat Cow Donburi” ($48) myself and I am happy to report, after factoring in the travel time, it still managed to taste good. Granted the charcoal-grilled Wagyu beef was not piping hot like it would be when you are having it in the restaurant, but it was as buttery-soft and flavourful as ever. Together with the onsen egg and truffle oil-dressed seasoned rice, it formed a soul-satisfying, indulgent one-dish meal that I could happily have anytime. My niece who ordered the same dish, was full of praises for it as well.

My hubby and his brother picked the “Tokujou Donburi” ($68), a ricebowl topped with tempura prawns, unagi, salmon mentai, Wagyu beef, foie gras, abalone and a housemade sauce. I reckon it is ideal for those who are after a bit of everything.

Each of our orders was actually a set meal as it came with a miso soup and a chawanmushi filled with mushrooms, chicken and prawn. All the items were neatly shrink-wrapped and arrived safe and sound.